Soil health workshop teaches from the ground up

A campus workshop (dates) attracted domestic and international participants who learned about health concepts and management strategies.

New food institute blends academic, industry partners

The Cornell Institute for Food Systems Industry Partnership Program offers a new public-private partnership that brings together Cornell’s food science faculty and staff with industry scientists, engineers and leaders.

Symposium sows seeds of sustainable communities

The third annual Student Organic Seed Symposium, held at Cornell Aug. 17-21, drew several dozen students and professors, nonprofit representatives and seed company officials to the Finger Lakes region for a week of tours, lectures and networking.

BEAR Walk engages Collegetown neighbors

Cornell students, Ithaca officials, Cornell and Ithaca police officers, and Cornell staff took part in the first Bear Walk Aug. 28 to improve life in Collegetown for students and permanent residents.

Megan Shull, a positive storyteller for young readers

Alumna Megan Shull gives kids food for thought in her new novel "The Swap." She'll discuss the book Sept. 9 at the Hangar Theatre with Ithaca Mayor Svante Myrick ’09 and columnist Amy Dickinson.

Gorge safety program dedicated in memory of Nathaniel Rand

Cornell and local community members gathered at the Cornell Plantations’ Nevin Center Aug. 26 to dedicate the Nathaniel Rand ’12 Memorial Gorge Safety Education Program. The program was created to promote the safe enjoyment of the natural gorges.

Incoming students become involved citizens

Incoming first-year students volunteered with area organizations through the Pre-Orientation Service Trips (POST) program, Aug. 18-21.

Cornell continues to make its mark at state fair

From judging milkshake contests to tending goats; from nurturing animal births to assembling yogurt parfaits, Cornell makes a Big Red imprint on the Great New York State Fair.

Area high schoolers are Upward Bound

Twenty-eight high school students participated in Cornell’s Upward Bound academic enrichment program this summer.